Tickets for the Hornets' two preseason games scheduled for the New Orleans Arena next month will go on sale Monday at 10:00 a.m.

Fans can purchase tickets on-line at Hornets.com or by calling (504) 525-HOOP to see the Hornets play the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Oct. 15, and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Tickets for the Friday, Oct. 19 matchup with Shaquille O'Neal, Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum are also available at Hornets.com or at the Coliseum box office.

"These three preseason games are a great opportunity for our fans across the Gulf South to show their passion for this team and pride about our full-time return to New Orleans ", said Hornets Executive Officer of the Board Chad Shinn. "From 'Pack the Place in Pink Night' night to a return trip to Biloxi , we've got a great lineup of games to prepare players and fans alike for the start of our season."

The Oct. 15 game against the Pacers is "Pack the Place in Pink" night, with the evening's namesake color taking center stage throughout the Arena as the Hornets recognize breast cancer survivors, breast health heroes, and donate some of the proceeds from group tickets purchased for this game to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Both games at the New Orleans Arena will feature a schedule magnet giveaway, courtesy of Cox Communications, and player appearances at the turnstiles to welcome fans back.

The regular season begins Wednesday, Oct. 31 against the Sacramento Kings in the New Orleans Arena. Season tickets and mini-plans can be purchased by visiting Hornets.com or calling (504) 525-HOOP